Te Kāpehu Whetū Northland

Pouwhakahaere/Pouako (Year 1-6)

Are you ready to lead, teach, and innovate in a kura where Māori language, culture, and identity are at the heart of learning? We seek a inspiring Pouwhakahaere/Pouako to join our Teina Whare - Paenuku, Years 1–6.

At Te Kāpehu Whetū, we nurture ākonga through our three pou:

• Kia Māori – valuing Māori knowledge and ways of learning
• Kia Mātau – fostering innovation, inquiry, and knowledge acquisition
• Kia Tū Rangatira Ai – developing strong character, personal excellence, and mana

The dual-role position combines leadership and teaching: you will oversee curriculum design, student progress tracking, and programmes, while actively teaching on the floor. This includes integrated learning across literacy, numeracy, te reo Māori, and mahi toi. You will engage with akonga, whānau, and staff to create an inclusive, student-centered learning environment that empowers all ākonga to achieve their aspirations.

Essential attributes:

• Fluent in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
• Commitment to the kaupapa and values of the Kura
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and ability to deliver innovative, student-centered learning
• Collaborative, solutions-focused, and professional under all circumstances

Desirable:

• Experience in Māori-medium education
• Leadership experience in curriculum design and teaching
• Proven ability to integrate assessment and data-informed learning

We offer full-time employment under the Area Teachers’ Collective Agreement, with additional remuneration of 2 Units + 1 MMA.

If you are ready to lead and inspire in a transformative educational environment where learning is culturally grounded and student success is paramount, we want to hear from you.

This is a fixed-term position due to student roll fluctuations, which may affect our full-time equivalent (FTE) staffing levels. The role is contracted until 31 December 2026.

Apply now to join Te Kāpehu Whetū – a place to teach, lead, and make a difference.